Man died when he lost control of his car, police said

SALT LAKE CITY — A 50-year-old man died Saturday morning after apparently losing control of his car in the Glendale neighborhood, according to a Salt Lake City police news release.

At around 4:26 a.m., SLPD officials said they received reports of an accident near 1200 West and 2100 S.

When officers arrived, they reportedly found a Dodge Ram lying on its side with the driver trapped inside. Salt Lake City Fire Department officers rescued the man from the Dodge, but he died at the scene.

Detectives said the man was driving east on 2100 S. when he lost control and drove through a fence, striking two parked pickup trucks, possibly causing the Dodge to roll over.

The press release states that this accident is the fifth traffic-related fatality in Salt Lake City in 2024.

No further information is currently being released.